The physicians of Arizona Pain Specialists have been awarded prestigious honors including "Top Doctor" by Phoenix Magazine, "America's Top Physician" and "Patients' Choice Award".
Jonathan D. Carlson, M. D.
Arizona Pain Specialists partner Jonathan Carlson is a Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and fellow-ship trained interventional pain physician. He works in Glendale and Scottsdale treating complex pain patients with a comprehensive approach. Dr. Carlson believes the future of Pain Management, as a specialty, is bright, and hopes to make a significant and lasting contribution to the profession through research and new ideas in patient care.
“My dream,” says Dr. Carlson, “is to emulate my mentor, Dr. Gabor Racz, one of the Fathers of Pain Medicine. He has always had the ability to ’think outside the box’ when treating his patients who suffer from chronic pain.” His training in Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, and Pain Management have made him an expert in delivering the highest quality of pain relief to patients in the Phoenix area.
After his internship in Internal Medicine at St. Joesph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix, Dr. Carlson completed an Anesthesiology Residency at the University of Califonia-Davis where he was Chief Resident. There, he trained extensively in regional anesthesia and pain procedures. He then went on to finish a Pain Management Fellowship at Texas Tech University.
Dr. Carlson’s care for his patients and others in need extends well beyond the walls of his pain clinic. As a 2nd medical student, he co-directed and established the 1st Annual Oklahoma City Health Fair for the Homeless, in which they were able to care for over 500 indigent patients. He also has been on ten international medical and humanitarian mission trips over the last few years. His most recent trip to Nagamangala, India, was a rewarding experience, performing over 130 Cleft palate/Burn surgeries in two weeks time. Some of these patients had literally walked days to receive this free care. Dr. Carlson’s commitment to those in need continues with Arizona Pain Specialists. He will lead in serving the under-served directly through their non-profit organization.
Jonathan was raised in Aiea, Hawaii and in Humboldt County, California. He currently lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
EDUCATION:
2008-2009 Interventional Pain Management Fellowship
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock, TX
- Emphasis on interventional procedures including epidural steroid injections, median and lateral branch blocks, peripheral nerve blocks, sympathetic nerve blocks (stellate ganglion, thoracic and lumbar chains), splanchnic and hypogastric plexus blocks, radiofrequency ablation/pulsed EMF, cryoablation, epidural adhesionolysis/Racz procedure, spinal cord stimulators, peripheral nerve stimulators, kypho/vertobroplasty, nucleoplasty, discography, head and neck injections including subocciptal decompression, trigeminal and sphenopalatine ganglion blocks.
2005-2008 Anesthesiology Residency
University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
- Extensive focus on pediatric (including neonates, pediatric trauma and burns), cardiac, obstetric, trauma, transplant (liver and kidney), neurosurgical, and regional anesthesia. Performed over 135 peripheral nerve blocks including interscalene, supraclavicular, infraclavicular, axillary, lumbar plexus, femoral, sciatic, popliteal, and intercostal with a significant emphasis on ultrasound use
2004-2005 Internal Medicine Internship
Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona
2000-2004 Doctor of Medicine
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Tulsa, Oklahoma
1994-1998 Bachelor of Science - Summa Cum Laude, Biology
Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma
1994 Lanakila Baptist High School, Ewa Beach, Oahu, Hawaii
EXAMS/LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:
Sept. 2009 Diplomate of the American Board of Pain Medicine
Pending – Certification Exam scheduled on 9/12/2009
April 2009 Diplomate of the American Board of Anesthesiology
Certified until 12/31/2019 #43704
2002-2005 USMLE Step 1-3: all passed 1st attempt
2009-Present Arizona State Medical License #41788
2005-Present California State Medical License #A95611
Sept. 2009 St Jude’s Medical – Spinal Cord Neuromodulation Course
Location TBA
Nov. 2008 Boston Scientific – Fellow Spinal Cord Stimulator Course
Huntington Beach, CA
Sept. 2008 Medtronics – Fellow Intrathecal Pump/Spinal Cord Stimulator Course
Minneapolis, MN
2002-2010 Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
EMPLOYMENT:
2009-Present Interventional Pain Specialist, Arizona Pain Specialists
Phoenix, Arizona
1999-2000 Senior Eye Bank Technician, Hawaii Lions Eye Bank
Procurement, preparation, and delivery of corneas for transplantation.
Honolulu, Hawaii
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS & CONFERENCES:
June 2009 Grand Rounds Presentation, Texas Tech 26th Annual Pain Symposium
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
“Peripheral Nerve Stimulation”
Mentor/Discussant: Marc A. Huntoon, MD
March 2009 Poster Presentation, The World Institute of Pain – Fifth World Congress
“Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in a Patient with Atypical Facial Pain secondary to Post Herpetic Neuralgia: A Case Report ”
Justiz R, Carlson JD, Martincheck D
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Nov. 2008 Poster Presentation, American Society of Regional Anesthesia
2008 Pain Medicine Conference
“Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in a Patient with Atypical Facial Pain secondary to Post Herpetic Neuralgia: A Case Report ”
Carlson JD, Martincheck D, Justiz R
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
May 2007 Poster Presentation, 2007 Western Anesthesia Resident Conference
“Cervical Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injections: Indications, Contraindications, and Risks”
Carlson JD, Mahajan G
University of California Davis Medical Center
Nov. 2007 Grounds Rounds Presentation, University of California Davis
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Regional Anesthesia mini-lecture series:
“Ultrasound-guided Sciatic Nerve Block-Popliteal Approach”
Sept. 2007 Grounds Rounds Presentation, University of California Davis
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
Cardiac TEE Anesthesia mini-lecture series:
“Endocarditis and Transesophageal Echo 3-D imaging techniques”
March 2006 Grand Rounds Presentation, University of California Davis
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
“Prevention of Chronic Pain in Post-Thoracotomy Patients”
Nov. 2005 Module Assistant/Attendant, 2005 University of California Davis
Annual Anesthesiology Update Conference, Monterey, California.
Module Assistant for the Regional Anesthesia Workshop: Infraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block
March 2004 Grand Rounds Presentation, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry
“Tibet: The Rooftop of the World”
Cultural Exploration of the Medical Beliefs of the Indigenous People of Modern Tibet.
RESEARCH/AUTHORSHIPS:
2007-2008 Clinical Investigator
An Open Label Study Investigating Long-Term Safety and Tolerability of Nasalfent (Fentanyl Citrate Nasal Spray) in the Treatment of Breakthrough Cancer Pain in Subjects Taking Regular Opioid Therapy
Day MR, Boswell MV, Heavner J, Carlson JD, Lazott L
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management
2007 Co-Editor/Author
University of California-Davis Anesthesiology Resident Survival Guide
Carlson JD, Kungys G, Rockey MG
University of California Davis Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
1996-1998 Research Project and Regional Biology Honor Society
- Oral Presentation
The Chemical Analysis of Lake Evelyn over One Year.
Carlson JD, Korstad J
Oral Roberts University, Department of Biology.
An experimental study of the lake’s ecosystem and a proposal on how to better preserve it for the future.
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS:
2007-2008 Chief Resident, University of California Davis Medical Center,
Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
2006-2007 Co-Director, 2007 Western Anesthesiology Resident Conference
Directed resident committee which organized the conference presentations and schedule, facilitated judging and selection of the oral/ poster presentations, and moderated the presentations.
2006-2007 Resident Delegate, California Society of Anesthesiology
2003-2004 Vice-Chair, College of Medicine Student Executive Council
2002-2004 Treasurer, College of Medicine Class of 2004
2001-2002 Vice President, Christian Medical/Dental Association
Oklahoma Chapter
2001-2003 Co-Leader and Participant, CMDA Spring Break Medical Teams
One trip to Guatemala (co-leader). Two trips to Bolivia (participant)
2001-2002 Co-Founder, City Rescue Mission Annual Health Fair for Homeless
1997-1998 Team Leader, Tibet and Nepal Summer Mission Trips
HONORS & AWARDS:
2008 Top Ten Posters of 2008 American Society of Regional Anesthesia -Pain Medicine Conference
$1,000 scholarship awarded to top resident/fellow poster presentations.
“Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in a Patient with Atypical Facial Pain secondary to Post Herpetic Neuralgia: A Case Report ”
Carlson JD, Martincheck D, Justiz R
2004 Dr. Brent Gilson Runner-up for Most Humanitarian Medical Student
Faculty and class nominated honor awarded annually to the most humanitarian OU medical student during their four years of training
2004 Dr. Lawrence Jones International Medical Studies Scholar
Scholarship for selected OU medical students for international studies
2003 Dr. Anna Luvern Hays Tulsa County Medical Society Scholar
Scholarship awarded to deserving medical students who reside in Tulsa
2002 City Rescue Mission Recognition of Dedication to Homeless Award
2000,1998 Dr. Hans Zimmerman Foundation Scholar
Hawaiian Community Foundation Scholarship awarded to applicants who have shown a dedication to studies in medical science
1998 Summa Cum Laude, Oral Roberts University
1994-1998 President’s List, Oral Roberts University, 4 semesters
1994-1998 Academic/Valedictorian Scholar, Oral Roberts University
EXTRACURRICULAR:
2008-2009 Sponsor, Chi Alpha – Texas Tech University Chapter
Feb. 2009 Volunteer Guest Lecturer - Lanakila Baptist High School
August 2007 Volunteer Anesthesiologist, Rotaplast Craniofacial Surgery Team to Nagamangala, India
2002-2004 Volunteer Teacher, Mini-Medical School for Tulsa Public Schools
2003-2004 Volunteer, OU/OSU Bedlam Medical Student Clinic
2000-2002 College of Medicine Intramural Basketball
March 1998 Participant, Relief Team to an orphanage in Juarez, Mexico
1994-1996 Participant, Mission Trips to Myanmar and Poland
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
2009-Present International Spine Intervention Society
2008-Present American Society of Regional Anesthesia
2008-Present American Society of Interventional Pain Practice
2008-Present Texas Pain Society
2005-Present California Society of Anesthesiology
2003-Present American Society of Anesthesiology
PERSONAL:
I hope to continue being a positive influence by volunteering for humanitarian projects in the community in which I live, and by periodically administering anesthesia for craniofacial surgery teams to underserved populations.
One of my favorite past times is world travel. I am fascinated by other cultures and have traveled extensively to South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. One of the interesting things about me is that I spent two summers in Tibet, China on cultural exchange/mission trips. While there, I trekked to 17,000+ feet in the Himalayas visiting different monasteries along the way. I also am an avid surfer. One of my goals is to surf the top surf locations around the globe. So far, I’ve been fortunate enough to surf Indonesia, Brazil, Costa Rica, and South Africa.
My other interests are involvement with my church community, hiking, mountain biking, snowboarding, basketball, playing guitar, fine dining, and reading classic literature.
